Mate in 2: knight to f6 (h5·3)
c9-27649Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
22. Nxf6 Nd2 23. Qh6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nd2, then Qh6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #116.
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